Mike Flood (R-NE)
Build Housing Affordably Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Build Housing Affordably Act'' aims to exempt specific housing projects from certain domestic procurement requirements. It directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to study the impacts of the Build America, Buy America Act on costs, delays, and housing units. The bill requires a pause on these requirements for covered projects until 60 days after a specific report is delivered to Congress. Additionally, it establishes a strict 90-day deadline for the Secretary to decide on waiver requests. If a decision is not made within that timeframe, the waiver is automatically considered granted and becomes final.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill aims to reduce costs and delays in housing construction to increase the supply of affordable units.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill eases procurement requirements which can reduce the administrative and material costs for builders and developers.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Lower development costs may lead to more available affordable housing for low-income families.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill allows for automatic, unreviewable waivers if the Secretary fails to act within 90 days, reducing oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Potential Cost Reductions: The bill directs a study into the direct, indirect, and administrative costs associated with the Build America, Buy America Act, which could help identify ways to lower expenses for federally assisted housing projects (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Addressing Project Delays: By studying the costs of delays and incomplete projects, the bill seeks to understand how compliance impacts the number of housing units actually built (Section 2(a)(1)(C)-(D)).
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Faster Waiver Decisions: The bill mandates that the Secretary must render a decision on waiver requests within 90 days, providing a predictable timeline for those undertaking covered projects (Section 4(a)).
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Automatic Approval for Timely Projects: If the Secretary fails to act on a waiver request within 90 days, the waiver is automatically granted, which ensures that projects are not held up indefinitely by a lack of decision (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Unreviewable Decisions: Once a waiver is deemed granted due to a lack of timely decision by the Secretary, that waiver is final, irrevocable, and cannot be reviewed by any Federal official (Section 4(b)-(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower development costs may lead to more available affordable housing for low-income families. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill streamlines processes for Native American housing assistance programs. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill facilitates the development of supportive housing for persons with disabilities by reducing compliance burdens. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill supports the construction of supportive housing for the elderly through streamlined procurement processes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill aims to reduce costs and delays in housing construction to increase the supply of affordable units. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By lowering the costs of housing development, the bill may help increase the availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Increased housing supply through reduced procurement burdens may help address homelessness over time.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill eases procurement requirements which can reduce the administrative and material costs for builders and developers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill includes assistance for rural rental housing which may benefit from reduced procurement burdens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill allows for automatic, unreviewable waivers if the Secretary fails to act within 90 days, reducing oversight.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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